Behold, the glamour and glory of the Simlux Cinema Palace!*Marielle: What shall we see, Leopold?
Leopold: My friend Christopher drags me to the cinema to see everything with a car chase, shoot out or massive explosions. He thinks it helps me acclimate. All of these are unfamiliar to me. I do see one, though, I believe I remember you having mentioned before--do you not still wish to see Circus Roadtrip?
Marielle: You have a good memory! I did want to see that, but now I've been to an actual circus I don't feel as strongly about it anymore. Besides, it's not something to see on a date. I'd like to see something a little more...
romantic.Leopold: Ahhh...
Swollen Hearts?Marielle:
(shudders) Romantic, but not goopy. Let's find something more middling.
Leopold: How about
Les Miserables? I have even heard of that. The book was published during my time. It has everything--romance, excitement, and some sadness as well. Not to mention that this version seems to be a musical! I enjoy a good musical.
Marielle: And bonus! It stars Hugh Jackman! I'm a big fan! Let's watch it!
Marielle: Oh, what a gorgeous movie palace! I can't wait to go inside!
Leopold: Two tickets for
Les Miserables, please.
Marielle: Yay!
Leopold: My, the architecture is exquisite.
Marielle: That gumball machine is taller than I am!
Marielle: Okay, I'll be right back, I must have a gumball.
Marielle
(muttering): Plasma, plasma, plasma . . .
Marielle: Woo! Plasma fruit!
Marielle: Mmmm, delicious. Tastes like the real thing.
Marielle: Oooh, look at all the choices! Leopold, it is traditional to get popcorn and candy when one watches a movie in a fine establishment such as this.
Leopold: Very well. Let us keep the tradition!
Leopold: I will have two small popcorn, please . . . popcorns? . . . and do you have any candy flavoured with Plasma Fruit for my lady friend?
Refreshments stand worker: Of course, sir.
Leopold: Then a package of those as well. Thank you.
Marielle
(thinking): Oh my gosh, they have a Claw Machine! I could win a teddy!
Leopold: I have acquired the snacks. Would you accompany me into the theatre? The show is about to begin.
Marielle: Yes, of course.
* The gorgeous Simlux Cinema Palace was created by the lovely and incomparable intl_incident.
** Many thanks to Peregrine_Took, aka Pippin, for the wonderful gift of the gumball machine. Marielle and I both show our appreciation. Oh no! No new episodes? What could possibly be happening instead? Why not find out?